Travel CT Tech - $2,906 per week in Urbana, IL

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CT Tech in Urbana, Illinois, 61801!

Pay Information

$2,906 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Profession : Nuc Med Tech

Specialty : Rad PET / CT

Duration : 26 weeks

Shift : Day

Hours per Shift : Monday-Friday 7 : 30 AM - 4 : 00 PM; on call rotation

Experience : Minimum Years of Experience : Not specified

License : Nuclear Medicine Tech Certification (NMTCB) OR ARRT (N)

Certifications : BLS (American Heart Association)

Must-Have :

• Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.

Description :

Performs diagnostic studies and radiopharmaceutical therapeutic administration by utilizing Nuclear Medicine and / or PET / CT equipment.

Acquires and processes patient exams in accordance with accrediting bodies and manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols.

Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate.

Reviews labs and patient history to perform the correct exam.

Administers IV radiopharmaceuticals by means of existing IV line or by performing veni-puncture and placing an IV line.

Screens the patient for the possibility of pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable.

Responsible for reviewing radiology orders for completeness and accuracy.

Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.

Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider, or radiologist.

Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and alignment.

Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality, and completeness.

Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides necessary medical history and information for radiologist interpretation.

Utilizes web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.

Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment, including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area.

Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.

Ensures patient, visitor, and environmental safety.

Reports safety events immediately, including those that are a near miss.

Assists in the instruction of students and new staff as necessary.

May perform duties of Nuc Med Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his / her absence.

Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking.

Assists other areas during downtimes to maintain productivity.

May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licenses are held by the technologist.

Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.

Perform diagnostic studies by utilizing Nuclear Medicine and / or PET / CT equipment by acquiring and processing patient studies and assisting in radiopharmaceutical therapeutic administration as outlined in exam protocols.

Reviews studies with the radiologist when appropriate.

Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment, including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area.

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